“…One such example is the self-ligating bracket, which eliminates the need for metallic or elastic ligatures to hold the orthodontic wire in place [8]. Because of their design and lack of metal and elastomeric ligatures, self-ligating brackets, according to the producers, are less prone to bacterial colonization [8,9]. However, it is controversial if using self-ligating systems' opening and closing mechanisms and removing the ligatures from conventional brackets can lessen the adherence of microbes and the formation of biofilm.…”